career tips

How to protect your career in a recession

August 28, 2012 by K-Reese

Gone are the days when decades-long loyalty, professionalism, and devotion to duty were rewarded by lifelong employment. The economic crisis has triggered downsizing and the new demands of the digital age have rendered some positions useless while forcing others to learn new skills. Here are some tips on how to navigate the new corporate world. … [Read more...] about How to protect your career in a recession

Tips for weighing a job offer

August 21, 2012 by K-Reese

You've just been offered a new job. The salary's higher, the list of perks longer—but the decision to take it or reject it goes beyond mere numbers. Here are some things you need to consider while weighing a job offer. Stress levels A perpetually screaming new boss who gives you skin rashes every single time he screams and a much higher sales quota in a depressed … [Read more...] about Tips for weighing a job offer

Tips for answering tough job interview questions

August 7, 2012 by mamasaurus

Job interviews are relatively straightforward: you give your credentials, answer generic questions on the kind of tasks you used to handle, and you cross your fingers and hope they call you back. But once in a while you get a tough job interview question that must be handled very diplomatically. Here are some tips. … [Read more...] about Tips for answering tough job interview questions

Power up your resume

July 8, 2012 by 1stevo

Your resume is your gold ticket to getting the job of your dreams. But considering the pile of resumes that you're competing with, you can't just turn in a humdrum list of your past work experience. Here are some tips on creating that power resume that will stand out from the rest. … [Read more...] about Power up your resume